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Good Breaks and Bad

Good Breaks and Bad

After our many months in Central America, crossing back into Mexico (especially the very developed Mayan Riviera), felt a little bit like reaching the promised land…suddenly, we had real highways, Walmart, Home Depot, McDonalds – anything we could ask for…

By Kristel | March 13, 2015 | Uncategorized | No Comments |
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So long Guatemala!

So long Guatemala!

We crossed from Honduras into Guatemala in record time…no lineups whatsoever and we were through it all in less than an hour and a half. I’d like to think we’re getting better at these crossings but I realize it’s probably…

By Kristel | January 23, 2015 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments |
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Green Christmas

Green Christmas

After barely surviving our exit from Panama (it may have required beer to recover), we spent a few days working our way up to San Jose and taking care of several housekeeping matters. There was laundry to be done and…

By Kristel | January 4, 2015 | Uncategorized | 7 Comments |
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End of the Road…

End of the Road…

Dave and I both found ourselves a few shades redder after the searing heat of Playa Las Lajas and decided it would be timely to head up into the mountains for a few days. We didn’t really have any expectations…

By Kristel | November 29, 2014 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments |
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Cruising in Costa Rica

Cruising in Costa Rica

After more than two weeks in Costa Rica, we have decided that it is completely unlike any of the other Central American countries we have visited. By all reports, we did expect it to be more “tourist friendly” but it…

By Kristel | November 3, 2014 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments |
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Water’s Risin’

Water’s Risin’

Our little B&B in Granada proved to be a perfect base for exploring the city and a great environment to recharge our batteries. With a stream of interesting guests and friends stopping by, there was always someone new to meet…

By Kristel | October 15, 2014 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments |
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Spring Time

Spring Time

For the first time on this trip, I found myself overcome with homesickness during our first few days in El Salvador. Although I’ve certainly missed family and loved ones while we’ve been away, this was the first time that I…

By Kristel | September 22, 2014 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments |
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Going to Extremes

Going to Extremes

There have been moments on this trip when it honestly feels as though the travel gods are smiling on us – moments when I just look at Dave and say “Can you believe this is actually happening? What did we…

By Kristel | September 4, 2014 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments |
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Guat’s Up?

Guat’s Up?

After returning to San Cristobal, we set our sights on our next major destination – crossing the border into Guatemala. We were both excited but feeling a bit anxious about the crossing: • it would be the first country that…

By Kristel | August 21, 2014 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments |
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Farewell Oaxaca

Farewell Oaxaca

After three weeks of school, our last week in Oaxaca was a serious change of pace. Once again, our daily routine fell away and we suddenly had the time and opportunity to really explore the sights and do whatever struck…

By Kristel | August 4, 2014 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment |
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Kilometers Travelled

35,110

Gasoline Purchased

5570.0 liters

Number of Flat Tires

5 of these

Our Adventure Lasted

340 days

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